Hail History

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Hail history for Winter Park, FL

Last hail within 10 milesMay 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 16, 2022
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winter Park on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Winter Park ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Winter Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 12, 20261 in
quarter		Lake Charm, Jamestown
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Winter Park		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Winter Park by year

0660730840931051131231314215163171182195201214222232425126

When hail season peaks near Winter Park

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (9).

JanFeb5Mar6Apr9May14Jun5Jul5Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Winter Park

May 21, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lake Mary (10 mi from Winter Park)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported two inch hail in Lake Mary near South Country Club Road.

Apr 11, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gabriella (5 mi from Winter Park)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail near the intersection of Publix Road and Brooks Lane in Oviedo.

Mar 16, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lake Mary (10 mi from Winter Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Public observed two inch hail in Lake Mary near the intersection of Minerva Lane and Greenford Drive.

Jun 29, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pine Castle (9 mi from Winter Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the Orlando area.

Jun 2, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fern Park (4 mi from Winter Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator relayed a spotter report of golf ball sized hail at highway 436 near Casselberry.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winter Park

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 10, 2025EF2Forest City
9 mi from Winter Park		4.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 6, 2024EF0Piedmont
7 mi from Winter Park		0.0 mi long, 5 yd wide
Jun 6, 2020EF1Belle Isle
9 mi from Winter Park		5.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 6, 2020EF0Orlovista
9 mi from Winter Park		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 9, 2018EF0Union Park
8 mi from Winter Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 19, 2011EF0Union Park
5 mi from Winter Park		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 19, 2009EF0Casselberry
5 mi from Winter Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 7, 2006F0Orlando
4 mi from Winter Park		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 7, 2006F1Oviedo
6 mi from Winter Park		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winter Park

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winter Park since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 30, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 13, 202665 mph, measuredOrlando Exec Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202660 mph, measuredWinter Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202653 mph, measuredOrlando Exec Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202659 mph, measuredOrlando Exec Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202559 mph, measuredOrlando Exec Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202566 mph, measuredOrlando Exec Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202461 mph, measuredOrlando Exec Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202458 mph, estimatedFern Park, Azalea Park, North Orlando
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202458 mph, estimatedOrlovista
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202358 mph, measuredForest City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Winter Park; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Winter Park.

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